Simbiotic-B Lotion

Simbiotic-B Lotion is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.  Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin. 

Simbiotic-B Lotion is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclomethasone dipropionate (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone dipropionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Thereby, Simbiotic-B Lotion helps treat fungal infections.

Simbiotic-B Lotion is for topical (for skin) use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse with cold water. Simbiotic-B Lotion may cause common side effects such as itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone dipropionate, or any other medications. Do not cover with a dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Simbiotic-B Lotion if you have adrenal gland problems, cataracts or glaucoma, liver disease, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Simbiotic-B Lotion. 

Simbiotic-B Lotion is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclomethasone dipropionate (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone dipropionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy.

• Itching
• Dryness
• Redness
• Burning sensation at the application site

Before using Simbiotic-B Lotion, let your doctor know if have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone, other steroid medicines or antifungals. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Simbiotic-B Lotion is for external use only, so avoid its contact with the eyes, mouth, or vagina. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis, or after two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Simbiotic-B Lotion in the groin area, use Simbiotic-B Lotion for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Simbiotic-B Lotion may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking other corticosteroids or drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to clotrimazole and beclomethasone, have diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, adrenal gland problems, or hormonal problems.

• BUDESONIDE
• FORMOTEROL
• RITONAVIR
• COBICISTAT

• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of fungal infection.
• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products, and foods with artificial preservatives.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
• Avoid contact of Simbiotic-B Lotion with nose, mouth or eyes. If Simbiotic-B Lotion comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.
• Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Simbiotic-B Lotion.

Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue.

Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes that occurs due to sweating.

Tinea cruris or Jock itch: It is a fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks.

Tinea corporis: It is a fungal infection that can affect any part of the body, excluding hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails.